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Observability Architect

X4 Technology
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading financial services organization is looking for an Observability Architect for a fully remote, 6-month contract position.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience with enterprise observability tools and a proven ability to lead complex projects.
  • The role involves designing observability solutions, integrating AI & ML technologies, and mentoring team members.
  • The day rate is flexible based on experience, and the position is outside IR35, with an immediate start possible.
  • Ideal candidates should have strong technical proficiency, particularly in AWS, and relevant experience in observability and automation.
  • Job Title: Observability Architect (Fully Remote, Outside IR35, 6 Month Project)
  • Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred)
  • Contract Type: 6-Month Contract, Immediate Start, Chance for Extension
  • Day rate: Flexible based on experience

About the Role:

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a highly skilled Observability Architect to join their team on a fully remote basis. This 6-month contract position is Outside IR35 and offers an immediate start for the right candidate.

Observability Architect Key Responsibilities:

  • Observability Design: Architect and implement robust observability solutions that enhance visibility across complex systems and applications.
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive observability strategies focused on metrics, logging, monitoring, and tracing.
  • AI & ML Integration: Drive the incorporation of AI and ML technologies for automated anomaly detection and incident resolution within IT Operations Analytics (ITOA).
  • Mentorship & Training: Mentor team members on observability best practices and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Effectively articulate observability designs and objectives to stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization.
  • CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams to embed observability practices into CI/CD pipelines for proactive system monitoring.
  • Standards Development: Establish observability standards, policies, and self-service automation to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Emerging Technologies: Stay abreast of emerging observability tools and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance monitoring capabilities.
  • Incident Management Optimization: Utilize observability tools to streamline incident management processes and improve root cause analysis.
  • Compliance & Security: Ensure observability solutions comply with industry standards and security regulations, safeguarding data integrity and privacy.

Observability Architect Key Skills Required:

  • Observability: Extensive experience with enterprise observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and open-source solutions.
  • Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead complex observability projects from conception to execution.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and microservices architectures.
  • Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with tools like Terraform or Ansible to support scalable observability infrastructure.
  • Real-Time Data Handling: Experience with real-time analytics platforms and methodologies for managing streaming data.
  • Integration Skills: Ability to effectively integrate observability solutions with systems of record and engagement.
  • Automation & Scripting: Expertise in scripting for automation and adherence to software engineering best practices.
  • Cloud Proficiency: Advanced experience working in AWS; relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are advantageous.
  • Security Awareness: Understanding of security considerations in observability, including data encryption and access controls.

Immediate interview slots available.

If this role is of interest, please apply now.

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